Nope, but you just mentioned this in the assumptions. Are they going to matter in an upcoming post?

I don't understand why you need to understand that to get into a running program. Go to a good specialty running store, get fitted for shoes that fit your feet (and your tendency to pronate or not), problem solved. Don't be buying your shoes online or at the discount sports superstore unless you already know exactly what works for you.

Nope, but you just mentioned this in the assumptions. Are they going to matter in an upcoming post?

Neil essentially addressed that point.

Originally Posted by NeilG

I don't understand why you need to understand that to get into a running program.

Education, understanding the mechanics of running, and, as you identify, buying the right footwear for how you run.

Unless you buy Vivobarefoot's, (or Five fingers) then the whole pronate/supinate/neutral issue is completely void. But I don't recommend venturing into minimalist shoes like these for weighted running.

Good thread - I like the idea of using water as a weight. I've been running with bags of rice (they tend to stay put and mould around your pack) - I might start water bags, as mentioned the benefit is that you can ditch it.

Really timely article for me - doing tough mudder next weekend and got P Company in September so I need to ramp the weight up for that.

Good thread - I like the idea of using water as a weight. I've been running with bags of rice (they tend to stay put and mould around your pack) - I might start water bags, as mentioned the benefit is that you can ditch it.

Really timely article for me - doing tough mudder next weekend and got P Company in September so I need to ramp the weight up for that.

Good luck with both events mate. Especially with P Company; thats awesome.

Have you already worked in a decent pair of boots for tabbing in? I can recommend those I've used in the past and available from Penrith Survival. Let me know as I don't want to be teaching you to suck eggs.

Thanks for this. I haven't been running since I left the Army. I tried getting into again, but being the semi-fat bastard I am, I am end up getting hip and knee pain. What do you recommend for trainers? I have a pair of Under Armour and a par of Merrells, but neither seem to work well for me. I tried running in my LPCs (Converse CM8994) and they were slightly better, but running in boots isn't necessary for someone like me any more.

Have you already worked in a decent pair of boots for tabbing in? I can recommend those I've used in the past and available from Penrith Survival. Let me know as I don't want to be teaching you to suck eggs.